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Finally! Nick Backstrom cracks the Caps’ scoring slump

It had been almost 110 minutes since Washington’s last goal. Things looked dire, but Nick Backstrom has finally reminded the Caps how to score.

John Carlson with the smart pass. Backstrom snapped the puck, and two screens aided its path to the short side of the net.

Here’s video from @myregularface:

https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/805233534696914944

And a vine from Buccigross:

Backstrom has 7 goals this season, and the Caps have remembered the sound of laughter and the taste of bread.

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